Using T-SQL Snapshot Backup - Seeding Availability Groups
In this post, the fifth in our series, I want to illustrate an example of using the T-SQL Snapshot Backup feature in SQL Server 2022 to seed Availability Groups...
2025-02-24
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Anthony Nocentino
Using T-SQL Snapshot Backup - Multi-Array Database Snapshots
In this post, the fourth in our series, I want to share an example demonstrating SQL Server 2022’s T-SQL Snapshot Backup feature in a scenario where a database spans...
2025-02-10 (first published: 2025-02-01)
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Introducing SQL Server 2025 - Enterprise Ready AI
Introducing SQL Server 2025 - Enterprise Ready AI SQL Server 2025 is an upcoming release focused on AI, analytics, and modern database development, backed by innovations in mission-critical engine...
2024-11-27 (first published: 2024-11-19)
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Using T-SQL Snapshot Backup - Point in Time Recovery
Introduction In this post, the second in our series, I will guide you through using the new T-SQL Snapshot Backup feature in SQL Server 2022 to take a snapshot...
2024-09-18 (first published: 2024-09-01)
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Using T-SQL Snapshot Backup - Point in Time Recovery - Azure Edition
Introduction In this post, the third in our series on using T-SQL Snapshot Backup, I will guide you through using the new T-SQL Snapshot Backup feature in SQL Server...
2024-09-03
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Using T-SQL Snapshot Backup - Are Snapshots Backups?
Introduction Traditional SQL Server backups can struggle with large databases, resulting in longer backup times and resource contention. T-SQL Snapshot Backup, a new feature in SQL Server 2022, addresses...
2024-09-01 (first published: 2024-08-31)
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Using the Pure Storage PowerShellSDK2 - Part 5 - Checking Replication Status
Introduction Welcome back to the fifth installment of our blog series on using the Pure Storage PowerShell SDK2. In this post, we’re diving into a hands-on demonstration of using...
2024-06-28 (first published: 2024-06-12)
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New Pluralsight Course - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - Performing Cluster Version Upgrades
We’re working through the major refresh of my Certified Kubernetes Administrator series at Pluralsight!
The next course “Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Performing Cluster Version Upgrades” in the updated series is now...
2024-06-12
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New Pluralsight Course - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - Working With Your Cluster
We’re working through the major refresh of my Certified Kubernetes Administrator series at Pluralsight!
The next course “Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Working With Your Cluster” in the updated series is now...
2024-04-28
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New Pluralsight Course - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - Using kubeadm to Install a Basic Cluster
We’re kicking off a major refresh of my Certified Kubernetes Administrator series at Pluralsight!
The second course “Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Using kubeadm to Install a Basic Cluster” in the updated...
2024-03-22 (first published: 2024-03-12)
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Why Optimize CPU for RDS SQL Server is a game changer
One feature that I have been waiting for years! The new announcement around optimize...
Performance tuning KubeVirt for SQL Server
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A Big PK
In SQL Server 2025, how many columns can be included in a Primary Key constraint?
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